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† In Memoriam · 1953–2017

Nii Nortey Duah

Former Member of Parliament

BornJuly 1, 1953DiedDecember 21, 2017 Age at Death64 Years NationalityGhanaian RegionGreater Accra
Profession Former Member of Parliament Politician
Nationality Ghanaian

About Nii Nortey Duah

Nii Nortey Duah was a journalist and lecturer who represented Ledzokuku in the Greater Accra Region for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from 2009 to 2013. He was born on 1 July 1953 and came from Teshie.

He took a master's in communication studies at the University of Ghana in 1989 and lectured at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He lost Ledzokuku in 2004 to the NPP's Gladys Nortey Ashitey, then won it in 2008 with 56.9 percent of the vote. In 2012 he lost the NDC primary to Benita Sena Okity-Duah. He was a Presbyterian, married with four children. He died at 37 Military Hospital on 21 December 2017. Benjamin Narteh Ayiku of the NDC holds Ledzokuku today.

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How old was Nii Nortey Duah at death?

Nii Nortey Duah died on December 21, 2017, aged 64. Nii Nortey Duah was born on July 1, 1953.

What was Nii Nortey Duah known for?

Nii Nortey Duah was a Former Member of Parliament.

What was Nii Nortey Duah's nationality?

Nii Nortey Duah was Ghanaian.

Where did Nii Nortey Duah study?

Nii Nortey Duah studied at University of Ghana Ghana Institute of Journalism.

Personal Information

Date of Birth
1 July 1953
Date of Death
21 December 2017
Nationality
Ghanaian
Constituency
Ledzokuku
Political Party
National Democratic Congress
Region
Greater Accra
Religion
Christian

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Sources & References

  1. "Nii Nortey Duah". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 7 March 2025.
  2. "List of MPs elected in the 2024 Ghanaian general election". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on 9 January 2026.

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Profile last updated: September 23, 2026  ·  Last fact-checked: September 23, 2026

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